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List 5 virtues
Truthfulness, respect, zeal, joy, kindness, compassion, honesty, etc..
Do we only pray when we need something?
No
How many obligatory prayers are there? What are they called?
3. Short, medium, and long obligatory prayers
(Unit 2, Section 8)
Finish the quote: "Truthfulness is..."
"Truthfulness is the foundation of all human virtues"
(Unit 1, Section 3)
To what are we being faithful when we pray every day?
God, God's Will, Covenant of God
(Unit 2, Section 1)
Do Baha'i's condone backbiting?
No
(Unit 1, Section 7)
What does "intone" mean?
recite, chant, with a particular tone
(Unit 2, Section 4)
What is the sweetest state in the world of existence?
Prayer
(Unit 2, Section 3)
Finish the quote: "The betterment of the world can be accomplished through ____ and _____ deeds, through ______ and ______ conduct".
"The betterment of the world can be accomplished through pure and goodly deeds, through commendable and seemly conduct".
(Unit 1, Section 1)
What should our attitude be when we pray?
God. We should forget all things, including our own selves. (Unit 2, Section 7)
What are examples of some commendable and seemly conduct?
To respect others, to be a good worker, to be studious, to help others progress, etc.
(Unit 1, Section 2)
What does a "State of Prayer" mean?
Conversation with God
Do you know any other Special Tablets?
The Tablet of Visitation of 'Abdul-Baha and Baha'u'llah, Fire Tablet, Tablet of Ahmad, Tablet of Carmel, Tablet of the Holy Mariner, etc..
Finish the quote: "Let ____ not words be
"Let deeds not words be your adorning"
(Uni1, Section 1)
What do we do at the end of a prayer?
Reflect on the words we have just read and not move abruptly into another activity.
(Unit 2, Section 9)
In what sense is prayer like a ladder?
It can bring you closer to God
(Unit 2, Section 2)
What effect do our prayers have when our hearts are pure and free of vain imaginings and selfish desires?
Our prayers have their greatest effects
(Unit 2, Section 7)
Mention some of the prayers which have a special power
The Long Healing Prayer, Tablet of Ahmad
(Unit 2, Section 8)
Finish the quote: "A kindly tongue is..."
"A kindly tongue is the lodestone of the hearts of men."
(Unit 1, Section 5)
The true state of prayer is faith. Why is that important?
"We should have complete trust in the mercy of God and be certain that He will grant what is best for us"
(Unit 2, Section 7)
Mention some veils that shut us out from God
Material possessions and desires, ego, etc.
Mention some of the spiritual qualities we can ask for in our prayers.
Detachment, Spiritual Growth, Strength, Protection, The Departed, Healing, Humanity, Gratitude, Unity, Difficulties
What are the specific times we say each Obligatory prayer?
Short: once in 24 hours at midday
Medium: recited 3 times a day, in the morning, noon, and evening.
Long: once in 24 hours, at any time.
(Unit 2, Section 8)
Finish the quote: "Make my prayer..."
"Make my prayer, O my Lord, a fountain of living waters whereby I may live as long as They sovereignty endureth, and may make mention of Thee in every world of Thy worlds"
(Unit 2, Section 6)
What do we think about when another person is praying?
The words of God that that person is reciting.
(Unit 2, Section 9)